Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Blog Tour- MOON CHOSEN by P.C. Cast An Interview & Excerpt

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the blog tour for MOON CHOSEN by P.C. Cast! I have been a fan of hers since I first read the House of Night series! I have an interview with P.C. to share with you today!

Mari is an Earth Walker, heir to the unique healing powers of her Clan; but she has cast her duties aside, until she is chosen by a special animal ally, altering her destiny forever. When a deadly attack tears her world apart, Mari reveals the strength of her powers and the forbidden secret of her dual nature as she embarks on a mission to save her people. It is not until Nik, the son of the leader from a rival, dominating clan strays across her path, that Mari experiences something she has never felt before…Now, darkness is coming, and with it, a force more terrible and destructive than the world has ever seen, leaving Mari to cast the shadows from the earth. By forming a tumultuous alliance with Nik, she must make herself ready. Ready to save her people. Ready to save herself and Nik. Ready to embrace her true destiny…and obliterate the forces that threaten to destroy them all.With a fantastic storyline, fascinating protagonist, and swoon-worthy love story, MOON CHOSEN is sure to hit all the sweet spots readers love.

Early Praise for MOON CHOSEN:"While many fantasy series style themselves as epic, this one may actually be worthy of the description. Fantasy lovers who are fans of Cinda Williams Chima's "Seven Realms" novels will fall in love with Mari and Nik." – School Library Journal“Cast’s spectacular new series kicks off with a unique tale suitable for fans of fantasy both young and old. Earth has completely changed, and the author grants readers a chance to use their imagination as the engaging storyline rapidly unfolds.” – Romantic Times, 4 stars!“Cast's fans should find much to be pleased with in this new venture” – Kirkus“…engaging characters and a fast-paced narrative” – Publishers Weekly

Now on to the interview!

MOON CHOSEN by PC Cast

Blog Tour Author
Q&A

1.What
3 words would you use to describe your book?

EXCITING – HEARTWARMING – UNIQUE

2.Writing a
fantasy book seems like such a daunting task. How did you plan out the
world?

It is a daunting task, indeed! Well, the inspiration for the plot came from
the bond between my amazing personal protection dog, an Eastern European German
Shepherd named Badger, and me. He’s my
hero, my Warrior, and my confidant. He
loves me unconditionally and would give his life for me.

Then a move to the northwest (Portland, OR), lit my
imagination on fire. This part of the
world is so incredibly beautiful! So, I
had my setting and my basic plot inspiration.
Then I called one of my best friends, Christine Zika, who was the editor
for my Goddess Summoning Series. She and
I had an old fashioned brainstorming session, and from that I wrote a loose
outline. I did a lot of research about
the NW (including fabulous hikes!), and of course I asked for my dad’s help
with creating the biology of my post apocalypse world - and then dove in!

3.What’s in your “Author Survival
Kit”? (Pens, Caffeine, iPods, etc?)

My tread desk! Yep, I walk and
write at the same time (it’s actually awesome and easy – google it!). I write in silence. Well, except for four dogs and a Maine Coon
cat who tend to either sleep like the dead or create chaos. I brew a big pot of either green tea or
herbal tea and get to work surrounded by my fur babies, research books,
crystals, and infused candles made specially for me by the wonderful Sage
Goddess (you can find her on Etsy).

4.I'm
intrigued by the idea of a totally different world with animal allies and Earth
Walkers. Where did you get your ideas for this book?

Thank you for asking! The idea of animal allies and the bonds
formed between animals, at first specifically canines and humans, was inspired
by my bond with my working dog, Badger.
I had something scary happen in my life about four years ago, and I
decided to invest in a personal protection canine. I’ve always had a menagerie of dogs, cats,
horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc., etc., but I had no experience with working
dogs or German Shepherds. They delivered Badger, my personal protection canine,
and the moment he and I met we had an immediate connection. It was like nothing I’d ever experienced
before, and was so profound that I knew it must be the foundation for a new
adventure – for me and for my readers! I, of
course, had to include other fabulous canine familiars, as well as a variety of
felines, equines, and many other surprises.

The physical setting was inspired by my move to the
northwest. The beauty and wildness of
the landscape surrounding me set my imagination on fire, and as usual, I turned
to my brilliant father who helped me extrapolate what might happen to our world
if it had survived a series of massive solar flares that changed the
atmosphere, topography, flora and fauna – as well as humans.
Then I added a big dose of goddess magick!

5.What was
the last book you read that you just couldn't put down?

SCARLET RAIN by my talented daughter, Kristin Cast. The book rocks! But that’s not why I couldn’t put it
down. I couldn’t put it down because she
based the mom character in the book on me and what happens to “me” in that
books is…well…you’ll have to read it to see!

6.Do you have a favorite place to
write?

Yes! My home has three floors,
and I’ve turned the bottom floor into my writing office. I love it so much! I’ve filled it with books and art, crystals
and candles. My dogs have beds
surrounding my treaddesk (I always write while I walk) and my cat has a cat
condo she perches in (when she’s not terrorizing the dogs). All is right in the world when I’m down
there, focused and creating worlds and adventures and magick!

7.What kind of research did you have
to do for the story?

Well, I destroy all of Portland’s bridges, so I had to do lots of
research about how they were built so that I could properly tear them
down! My father taught biology for about
half a century, so being sure my ecosystems work is imbedded into my DNA. This series merges biology and fantasy, which
means I have to be sure the biological foundation of my world is solid so that
it can remain believable when I add fantasy.

I also had to do quite a bit of research about treehouses for the Tribe
of the Trees. I even went to Washington
state and stayed in a treehouse B&B (it was fantastic!).

8.Who is your ultimate book
boyfriend?

From another author – Jamie Fraser from Diana Gabaldon’s OUTLANDER series. From my own books – ClanFinan from the Partholon
series: DIVINE BY MISTAKE, DIVINE BY CHOICE, and DIVINE BY BLOOD.

9.Is there
an organization or cause that is close to your heart?

Absolutely!
I’m a proud supporter of Bitch Media, a non-profit, reader funded platform
for feminist ideology. I also support Tulsa Street Cats and various other
animal and vegan charities.

10.What’s up next for you?

Finishing SUN WARRIOR, book two in this
series. Also, Kristin and I are going to
begin a new YA series called THE DYSASTERS, which we’re super excited
about! The first two books will be
released spring and summer of 2018. And hard
at work on a 10th anniversary House of Night surprise for our
fabulous fans!

LIGHTENING ROUND:

Twitter or Facebook? Facebook

Favorite Superhero? Wonder Woman and Superman – I love them equally.

Favorite TV show? Currently Outlander

Sweet or Salty? Salty

Any Phobias? Birds and big things under the
water – like the bottoms of ships.
(shudder)

Song you can’t get enough of right
now? Buffalo
Springfield’s For What it’s Worth

Winter Movie you’re most looking
forward to? WONDER
WOMAN!! But, it’s not out until 2017 (it
was the first movie I thought of).

If you could only eat one thing for
the rest of your life, what would it be? PASTA!

P.C.
CAST is the #1 New York Times
and USA Today Best-Selling author of
the House
of NightSeries and a member
of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. With more than 20 million copies in
print in over 40 countries, her novels have been awarded the prestigious:
Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times
Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier,
Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath.

Ms. Cast was born in the Midwest,
and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which
is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology. After high school she joined the United States
Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF,
she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. Ms.
Cast lives in Oregon surrounded by beloved cats, dogs, horses, and family.

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